Spain continues to lead aquaculture production in the EU, with 243,000 tonnes, accounting for 23% of the production.

Spain remains the leading aquaculture producer in the European Union (EU) in volume, with 243,098 tonnes, accounting for 23% of the total community (1.05 million tonnes of live weight equivalent), according to the latest official data available, corresponding to the year 2023. The value of production reached 805.9 million euros, 21.6% above the average of the last five years, although the quantity produced decreased by 16.2%. These data are derived from the publication 'Analysis and Prospect-Fishing Series number 8' on aquaculture, with data from 2023, which is available on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The report analyzes the evolution of the main structural, productive, economic, and social indicators of aquaculture in Spain and the European Union. The document records that the value of EU aquaculture production increased by 15% between 2021 and 2023, to stand at 4.8 billion euros, of which 17% corresponds to Spain. Spain is the second EU ...